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2807 Chad Ct., Sacramento, Ca (3:00 PM - July 21, 2025)

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Equipment Pad

Equipment #1 Equipment #2 Equipment #3 Equipment #4 Equipment #5

Safety Fencing Condition: Other $0

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Wooden Side of home
Safety Fencing Notes
Access was through home
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Pool Surface Condition: Wear Present - Expiration Soon $12000

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
15' by 30' 50-100% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

Blemishes present, heavy wear, plaster has missing sections especially around the pool light and various spots. Re plastering is likely going to be required in the next 1 to 10 years ($8-12k). If not sooner.

Tile Condition: Damaged Spill Over Area $1550

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet Ideal 95
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic Medium Build Up ($550) Other
Mastic Repair
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

Some calcium buildup present ($550+) and the raised wall has some loose tiles present. Likely repair of these tiles will run between 500 up to 1000 for service.

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $150

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
6.8 - 7.2 (Ideal) 2 - 5 (Ideal) 2 - 5 (Ideal) 20 - 50 (Low) 45 - 70 (Ideal) 250 - 400 (Ideal)
pH Level Details Free Chlorine Details Total Chlorine Details Cyanuric Acid Details Alkalinity Notes Calcium Notes
Algae present? Foliage found in water? Water loss present?
Yes, Light Algae was found In Shade or Corners of Pool No
Additional Water Quality Notes

The water chemistry is not necessarily leading me to believe that water loss is present, so the surface may still be considered watertight, but this will be confirmed in 1 to 30 days by retesting and comparing. Overall, The Pool will likely need a standard weekly service which will include brushing netting and chemical balance and initial visit may cost 150 or more to rebalance to appropriate levels. and then on going.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Updates $410

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Recommend Updates 1
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
1 N/A 2 N/A
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
200
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The main drain covers present are due to be updated due to age and condition ($200).

Is skimmer is due to have its float, float o ring, and lid updated = $200

There is a jet type device that may require updating, currently it looks like it may be a scratch, hazard or injury hazard, it likely can easily be removed ($10).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Damaged, unit is in distressed shape and will need more than $250 in repair items currently, consider replacement options ($405-655+). $650

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Polaris 360
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

It doesn’t appear to be in the absolute worst shape, but close I would likely recommend updating the unit altogether due to its age and condition ($650).

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: Great$0

Autofill #1 Autofill #2
Pool Auto-Fill Spa Auto-Fill Auto-Fill Style Fill Speed
Yes No Manual Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$1250

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Incandescent Bulb 50' or less
Pool Light Notes

To me, it appears that the pool light does have some condensation present inside the light lens likely 10 to 30%. Therefore would be wise to consider disconnecting power to this light ($125) or replacing this light can with a new Pentair WHITE LED @ $950 + install $350.

Spa Light Condition: $0

Spa Light #1 Spa Light #2
Spa Light Notes
Spa Light Additional Notes

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Recommend Service $850

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Jandy CL 460
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

The filter is likely no longer functioning correctly the pressure is over 35 and it does not appear that water is moving freely through the filter + it needs immediate service, it may be possible that the elements are due for replacement ($500+) which will be discovered after service ($150+) and the service will include servicing the tank O-ring and may include replacement of the tank O-ring or internal parts that can likely cost up to $200.

Filter Pump Condition: Older - Working -$0

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Jandy Stealth 1.0 1.00HP - 1.25HP
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

The filter pump is an older stealth with a newer motor. It is working, but it is hard to tell if there’s any water loss at the pump because the filter has so much water loss around it. Because of the age of this pump, I would recommend budgeting for a new pump altogether in the next 1 to 10 years = $800-2800+

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
Other

Booster Pump Condition: $0

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Booster Pump Additional Notes

Spa Jet Pump Condition: $

Spa Jet Pump #1 Spa Jet Pump #2
Spa Jet Brand Spa Jet Model Horsepower
Spa Jet Additional Notes

Waterfall Pump Condition: $

Waterfall Pump #1 Waterfall Pump #2
Waterfall Pump Brand Waterfall Pump Model Horsepower
Waterfall Pump Additional Notes

Auxiliary Pump A Condition: $

Auxiliary Pump A #1 Auxiliary Pump A #2
Auxiliary Pump A Brand Auxiliary Pump A Model Horsepower
Auxiliary Pump A Additional Notes

Auxiliary Pump B Condition: $

Auxiliary B #1 Auxiliary B #2
Auxiliary Pump B Brand Auxiliary Pump B Model Horsepower
Auxiliary Pump B Additional Notes

Heater Condition: $

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Heater Additional Notes

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Working - New Timer - Recommend Safety Updates$600

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
600
Board & Timer Additional Notes

The timer is in working condition everything appears to be original except for the new filter pump timer, this timer, appears to be less than a year old and working.

You may update the breakers to GFCI to get this panel ready for variable speed pumps / GFCI standard at approx $600 including electrician service visit.

There is a switch located next to the panel / timer that I am unsure as to what it goes to ?

Auxiliary Timer Condition: $

Auxiliary Timer #1 Auxiliary Timer #2
Auxiliary Timer Additional Notes

Salt Control Systems Condition: $

Salt Control #1 Salt Control #2
Salt System Power Detect Salt Flow Detect Salt Presence Low Salt
Salt Control System Additional Notes

Valves & Fittings Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$1910

Overall Details

I was unable to fully test the plumbing as most of the plumbing is on the filter side and it appears the filter is so dirty that it blocks up to 99% of water flow. The pressure is over 35 an incredible danger and even when the filter is off, it is leaking oddly not leaking as much when running. Recommend service likely replacement to the water feature valve, the in-line chlorinator hose and likely tea. I would anticipate updating the check valve for the solar as well as the check valve after the filter, which will likely include new unions for the filter and it would be wise to plumb around the bottom cleaner line after the filter = $500 - 1900+ (low cost if done yourself = higher cost if paying for the service to install).



No, the equipment pad is not UV protected by a UV protectant paint, recommend painting this pad to ensure long PVC piping life as well as certain equipment, The equipment appears to be in direct sunlight a large portion of the day. By simply covering the equipment with a UV mesh shade ($25-55 on Amazon + Installation) you will see approx 3x equipment life and 3x less equipment breakdown. This is recommended here.
Condition
Poor
Notes
Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

It appears this valve has leak fixing putty? used that is likely no longer ideal, this was also used on the Chlorinator).

Condition
Poor
Notes

Check valve due to be updated

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Leaking energy bowl, likely service can resolve ($10) but may be best to remove completely, especially if this is plumbed after the filter, which is filtering finer than this filter can.

Condition
Poor
Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $19370Est. Totals


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